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Cesare Pavese

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Traveling is a brutality. It forces you to trust strangers and to lose sight of all that familiar comfort of home and friends. You are constantly off balance. Nothing is yours except the essential things — air, sleep, dreams, the sea, the sky — all things tending towards the eternal or what we imagine of it.

Lake Mead National Recreation Area

If you are looking for an amazing adventure in nature, you should definitely visit Lake Mead National Recreation Area! This is the largest reservoir in the United States, and it offers a variety of activities for all ages and interests. You can enjoy boating, fishing, hiking, camping, wildlife viewing, and more. You can also explore the historic Hoover Dam and learn about its engineering marvels. Lake Mead National Recreation Area is a stunning destination that will leave you breathless and inspired.

Northwest China

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A historical borderland, with grasslands giving way to deserts and mountains, and with the ancient Silk Road connecting China to Europe. Northwest China is also home to many Muslims and ethnic minorities who at times formed independent kingdoms.

North China

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The plains of North China around the fertile Yellow River basin were the cradle of Chinese civilization. They have been the political center of Chinese empires for millennia, and are home to the modern capital, Beijing.

Northeast China

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Northeast China, also called Dongbei or Manchuria, is a fascinating region with a rich history and diverse culture. It was once home to powerful nomadic tribes, such as the Xianbei, Khitan and Mongol, who often clashed with the Chinese dynasties. In 1644, the Manchus from this region conquered China and established the Qing dynasty, which lasted until 1911.